Connecting A Keyboard Wedge Interface - Motorola LI4278 Product Reference Manual

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Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface

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and wireless communication.
The linear imager scanner must be connected to the cradle for the host parameter setting to take effect. When
the linear imager scanner is not connected to a cradle, and a host parameter bar code is scanned, a long
low/long high beep sequence sounds.
Keyboard Female DIN
Connector Keyboard Connector
Keyboard Wedge Connection with Y-cable
Figure 6-1
To connect the Keyboard Wedge interface Y-cable:
Turn off the host and unplug the keyboard connector.
1.
Attach the modular connector of the Y-cable to the host port on the bottom of the linear imager scanner
2.
cradle (see Connecting the CR0078-S/CR0008-S Series Cradle on page 1-8
Series Cradle on page
Connect the round male DIN host connector of the Y-cable to the keyboard port on the host device.
3.
Connect the round female DIN keyboard connector of the Y-cable to the keyboard connector.
4.
If needed, attach the optional power supply to the connector in the middle of the Y-cable.
5.
Ensure that all connections are secure.
6.
Turn on the host system.
7.
Select the Keyboard Wedge host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from
8.
Parameters on page
To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
9.
NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in
The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the cradle remain the same.
If a power supply is used, disconnect the power supply before changing host cables or the cradle may not
recognize the new host.
Chapter 4, RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
Y-cable
1-9).
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for information about linear imager scanner/cradle pairing
Male DIN
Connector
or Connecting the CR0078-P
Keyboard Wedge Host
Figure are examples only.